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Moms turn makeup duties over to husbands, kids

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The Mommalogues moms were issued a challenge — let your husband do your makeup, and of course, submit the video for it. As you can imagine, the results were, shall we say, interesting. Can you imagine letting someone without makeup experience wield a mascara wand by your eyeballs?

Moms and their makeup

Putting on makeup is essential for some moms, and not a big deal for others. If you wear makeup, though, it becomes a tool for you, and handing over your makeup stash to someone who might not have a clue about its application is pretty brave, indeed. These videos of our Mommaloguers are as hilarious as you might expect.

Moms turn makeup duties over to husbands, kids

Audrey was "pleasantly surprised," as you likely will be when you see her daring new look.

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Kat was most impressed with how gently her man applied the makeup, which is totally important when someone is applying color around your eyes.

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Danielle discovered that her 7-year-old son might not be ready for a career in makeup application as she prepares for her new career in the NFL.

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Jenni's husband wasn't available to paint her face, so she turned her palette over to her 5-year-old and her 2-year-old. Adorable hilarity ensued.

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Margo had an unexpected experience, as her husband prefers her with no makeup and with bangs swept aside. She braved the camera anyway, and we're glad she did.

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Are you ready to take the challenge and let your husband or kids have a go at doing your makeup?

Let's see your husband do your makeup! >>

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Backchat: The latest messaging craze for teens

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Forget texting and tweeting, Backchat is a relatively new messaging app that takes chatting to a whole new level — it’s totally anonymous. What do parents think about this and is it really a good idea for your teen?

Anonymous messages: Is it a bad idea?

Remember when Facebook first became the thing with teens and parents were all concerned about who could “friend” their kids and whether they would ever be considered safe online again? Enter the new generation of social media apps, where your teen won’t even know who’s she’s chatting with.

Facebook oversharing

"36% of Facebook users don’t like the oversharing of information from people they follow."

Why the move to anonymous social media? Research by the Pew Research Center suggests that 36 percent of Facebook users don’t like the oversharing of information from people they follow, like updating their status too frequently with boring information. Does this oversharing take some of the fun out of social media, at least for teens?

“Over the last decade, we began to text and share every thought, opinion and idea with limited engagement or thought through our phones. Backchat was built to create experiences and moments in time that you will share with friends, new and old, via anonymous messaging,” shares the message in the video promoting Backchat, as spoken by the founder himself, 14-year-old Daniel Singer. He developed his very first app at the age of 12, then went on to develop Backchat with the help of his father. Information on the website for Backchat promises that anonymity adds a new level of excitement to conversations, which in turn helps you get closer to your friends. Whether enjoying quirky conversations or even playing a prank, Backchat is banking on the fact that tweens and teens are eager for that next level of messaging — being anonymous.

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Other social media sites to watch

Whisper allows users to share anonymous secrets and express themselves with anonymous posts featuring an image and the "secret" confession. Users can like a secret with a heart or leave a comment.

Secret is an app where people can share anything they’re thinking and feeling without judgment. By eliminating profile photos and names, the emphasis is on the words and images.

Snapchat is a photo and video sharing app. Users decide how long their posts will stay live, from 1 to 10 seconds after posting, or 24-hours for Snapchat Stories. The riskiest part of Snapchat is that even though images don’t last forever on the app, users can still take a screen shot of anything — and it exists for eternity.

Kik is a smartphone messenger — originally developed in 2009 by University of Waterloo students — that boasts a built-in browser and 100 million users.

Ask.fm lets users ask each other questions, often anonymously. Linked in the press to several suicides, the site has recently taken measures for policing their content online and are urging members to use the report, block and delete options available to them.

Backchat users connect with their friends through Facebook or Google+ without the other party knowing their identity. Singer shared about the app: “It allows your recipient to judge what you’re saying before they judge who said it.” If the anonymous messaging isn’t enough, there are different levels of clues you can use to get to know your friends better — maybe even help you guess who they are. Need more clues? You can make in-app purchases of additional clues, if you choose. This builds in a gaming aspect to the app that many teens crave.

No worry about bullies?

Unlike other social media apps, Backchat is a one-on-one messaging app — which may make it potentially a non-issue in terms of cyberbullying. Since messages are only sent to one individual person, there isn’t the crowd mentality that often comes with Facebook comments or other possibly avenues for bullying. But it remains a possibility that an individual wanting to bully another could remain anonymous and continue to torment someone with messages and questions, assuming that their identity wasn’t revealed.

What parents are saying

What do parents think about the anonymous messaging apps? Mary has a teenage daughter and is familiar with many of the social media sites teens are using. “I have a 16-year-old daughter who uses Instagram and Snapchat,” she shares. “We’ve always had a pretty open relationship, so I don’t closely monitor whom she follows. If she is aware of Backchat (I wasn’t until just now), she hasn’t mentioned it. I would not forbid her to use it, but I certainly wouldn’t encourage it,” she adds.

Another mom has a different take on this new spin on social media. “If Backchat can only access friends from Google+ and Facebook, then the place we need to monitor controls is on those two sites,” shares Cathy, mother of three teenagers. “If your child is only friending and following people that she knows, then these anonymous messages are obviously coming from someone they know. I can see where that might be fun, if you could get the clues and try to guess who sent them,” she adds.

Bottom line

Worried about your child’s privacy and interactions online? Speak to them frequently about privacy controls and monitor their social media usage, so you know which sites they have accounts on. If you suspect that your child is being cyberbullied, take steps to end it before it gets too out of hand.

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Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult flaunt romance in London

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Holding hands, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult took a romantic walk in London on Thursday, parading their cute romance for all smitten fans to see.

The cozy pair is taking a break from their busy acting schedules and had lunch at a sidewalk café before their romantic stroll, People reported. Bundled up for the cold weather, Lawrence wore a chic black leather jacket and jeans paired with a wine-colored fedora. Hoult was similarly dressed in a ski-styled black jacket.

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The Hunger Games star sported a large turquoise ring on her left hand, but her rep assured the media that it isn't an engagement ring.

The handsome duo had dinner later that night with newlywed fashion icon Tom Ford at the Chilton Firehouse restaurant. Lawrence was dressed for the occasion wearing a black jumpsuit with a camel coat and her hair in a slicked-back style.

While they were busy working on X-Men: Days of Future Past for much of last year, Hoult admitted that working with his girlfriend on set was a definite plus. "It's fun because in this business you are away from one another for long periods of time," Hoult said.

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"So when you're on set together it's a brilliant thing because you actually get to spend time together," the 24-year-old actor added.

Lawrence and Hoult are known for being very low-key about their romance, but the Warm Bodies star admits his girlfriend's current life in the spotlight is unavoidable. However, he feels she's handling it nicely and still remains the same girl.

"Enjoy the good times, but don't get swept away with it. And I think that's something [Lawrence] is capable of doing and that's what makes her special," Hoult told V Man's magazine recently. "It is well-deserved for her. I haven't really seen any change in her."

Tori Spelling calls Dean a liar: We had a very good sex life

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Despite the fact that their relationship began by cheating on their spouses, Tori Spelling said she never dreamed that Dean McDermott would actually cheat on her.

The reality star sat down with Us Weekly to dispute some of the things viewers saw McDermott say in televised couples therapy sessions, as well as to his mistress Emily Goodhand, like the fact they rarely had sex.

"He cheated on me. One of my worst fears came true," she told the tabloid. "On some level I never thought it would really happen.

"For having four children and very chaotic schedules, I thought we had a very, very good sex life. Dean said he didn't say that to her. It's 'he said/she said,' and I obviously haven't talked to Emily so I don't know what he said to her," she says.

While many fans are hoping Spelling throws him out, she said it's not that simple.

"You don't stop loving someone because they do something really bad to you," she explained. "He was my soul mate, but he completely broke my heart. It makes you not trust anything that's happened in your relationship. But until I figure it out, I don't want my kids to know any different.

"I owe this relationship more than just saying something horrible happened and dismissing it. I need to figure out if he can change," she said. "If I can't ever let my guard down again, then there can't be a relationship. I always said, 'If he ever cheated on me, I would be out of there!' Whether I can ever trust him again, that's the big question."

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Kristen Bell ready to do Broadway adaptation of Frozen

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It's been a huge success at the box office, so Kristen Bell wants to ride that wave all the way to Broadway. The Veronica Mars star admitted that she would love to star in the theatrical version of the animated film, Frozen.

"Yes, without question," the petite actress who voiced Princess Anna told the Inquirer.net. "There are a lot of variables involved. I plan on jumping those hurdles and figuring it all out, should I be invited to be a part of the cast."

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Walt Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger told Fortune magazine in January that Frozen was in early development for the stage. He shared, "We're not demanding speed. We're demanding excellence."

Bell might have to wait a while for the film to be adapted for the stage, but she had "a splendid time" working with Robert Lopez and wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, who won the Oscar for Best Song for "Let It Go" in March.

The 33-year-old actress explained, "They are unbelievably talented. We have talked about working on a different show altogether and other upcoming projects. We are figuring out what works for everybody."

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This wouldn't be Bell's Broadway debut, though. She starred as Becky Thatcher in the musical version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer while she was a student at New York University back in 2001. She then went on to play Susanna Walcott in The Crucible about a year later.

She knows how incredible Frozen is to fans of all ages. She said, "...what is really special to me is that the movie is not about romantic love. It's about committing to someone, to believing in someone even when they don't believe in themselves. It's a wonderful set of ideals to give to kids in this modern age."

Mariah Carey pulling a Beyoncé with surprise album

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Looks like the cat is out of the bag. After weeks of speculation about the identity of the next iTunes exclusive artist, it has been revealed that Mariah Carey will follow in similar footsteps to Beyoncé and unleash her brand-new studio album at the drop a dime.

In the cover story for the latest issue of Billboard, the pop icon confesses that she will drop her long-awaited album in an all-at-once digital-only fashion. Carey previously released three singles from the album: "Triumphant (Get Em)," "You're Mine (Eternal)" and "The Art of Letting Go." While the tracks didn't exactly catch fire, the singer remains pretty self-aware, acknowledging their lack of success.

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"You would think I would be all about the singles-driven situation, and I am in a way, but with this particular album I want my fans to hear it as a body of work," Carey told the magazine about the project, which still doesn't have a confirmed album title, release date or track list. "This is my life since we last left off. Just picture a dot dot dot, and then here's the album."

Even though Beyoncé's surprise album was a success, some are concerned that Carey won't be able to duplicate such a tactic. Beyoncé dropped her album at a time when there was a huge demand for her music. Carey, on the other hand, has released multiple singles, but hasn't scored a hit. Regardless of whether or not Carey lives up to the tactic's predecessor, digital-only releases create a direct path from studio to consumer, which combats today's pirating and illegal downloading.

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News of Carey's surprise drop album should settle the minds of her Lambs. In recent weeks, the fan base blamed her manager and longtime friend Jermaine Dupri for his lack of movement when it comes to the album. Now we know why.

VIDEO: Cameron Diaz & Leslie Mann play hilarious prank

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Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann might be a bit older than Kate Upton, but that certainly didn't stop them from performing a few sophomoric hijinks on the 21-year-old model. On Thursday, the two actresses explained to Late Night host Seth Meyers what they did to an unsuspecting Upton.

Meyers inquired, "It seems like you guys had fun working together, and you had a little bit of fun together on a flight."

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The 42-year-old Mann replied, "We did. Bad, bad girls!"

That's when the talk-show host produced a photo of a sleeping Upton with a mask on her face, surrounded by Diaz and Mann who had drawn a mustache on her as well as themselves.

Mann said, "She was fast asleep, like right away, which makes me so mad because I can never sleep on flights. So Cameron and I were up and we're like, 'Yeah, what can we do?' She's like passed out and we decided to draw [a mustache].

Diaz chimed in, "I'm drawing on her and she does not wake up. She's like a child. She's like a little baby."

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Then the This is 40 star added, "She's like a teenager."

"Whereas you are adult women who draw on people's faces," retorted Meyers.

The ladies admitted to getting a case of the guilts, so that's when they added their own mustaches. Eventually, Diaz wiped the evidence off of Upton's face before she even woke up. However, Mann was a little more mischievous.

She said, "I'm like, 'No, just leave it on. It would be so awesome in the morning when she wakes up.' And she wiped it off."

Watch Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann explain their prank to Seth Meyers.

VIDEO: Amy Robach completes chemo for breast cancer

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Amy Robach has shared a very personal journey with viewers, and is hoping the journey will soon come to an end. The Good Morning America anchor discovered she had breast cancer after undergoing a mammogram live on the air, and decided to share her treatments with the public.

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Robach shared some very good news on GMA Friday, saying she had graduated from chemotherapy, sharing in a clip, "I join the ranks of 2.8 million women who are breast-cancer survivors."

Back in November, Robach underwent the mammogram on TV, and said it was her first.

"I was a little reluctant at first," she said at the time. "I'm 40, I'm the age and I've been putting it off."

After getting her diagnosis, she made the announcement live on TV, sharing, "It's still hard for me to say the words out loud. I have breast cancer."

Just like the rest of her journey, she used the opportunity to inspire women (and men) out there suffering from the same disease — as well as those who have not yet been diagnosed.

"I plan on living each day to the very fullest, thankful and grateful, and encouraging so many women out there who are still in the thick of it, who have yet to fight this fight, that you can do it," she said. "You can get through this, one step at a time. And I am there for you, I am there with you."

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The 41-year-old seems to have a new mission in life, and is going to use her battle to help others get tested. She explained, "With my eighth and final chemo complete, I will start on a new journey, helping raise awareness about early detection, and letting women everywhere know, 'You can kick cancer's butt!'"


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Welcome to Sweden: The Poehlers take over the world

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In the U.S., the name Poehler has become synonymous with comedy. In fact, Amy Poehler could be considered the Queen of Comedy, thanks to her impressive résumé. Her list of acting credits is long and full of hits: Arrested Development, Saturday Night Live, Louie, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, The Simpsons and of course her current stint on Parks and Recreation.

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In addition to starring, Poehler is also a producer for Parks and Recreation, which just aired its season finale and garnered a visit from Michelle Obama.

Now you can add another Poehler to the list, thanks to a new show set to air on NBC. Welcome to Sweden will air this July and stars Greg Poehler, Amy's brother. The series is based on Greg's life and follows some of the challenges he faced when he moved to Sweden and fell in love with the woman who is now his wife. Greg plays Bruce, an American who moves to Sweden to be with his Swedish girlfriend and discovers that it's not always easy adapting to a new culture.

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Greg was a lawyer in New York for 12 years before making the move to television, and he first began his career as a stand-up comedian in Sweden. From there, he decided to do his own project and acts as writer, producer and actor for Welcome to Sweden.

His sister Amy is a producer on the show as well and plays herself as one of Bruce's former accounting clients. Welcome to Sweden premiered in Sweden just last month and has already scored a second-season order from the country's TV4 network.

With the series already a hit in Sweden, chances are looking good that the same will happen in the U.S. and make the Poehler name even bigger here. It makes one wonder if there isn't another Poehler out there, maybe a second cousin or something, just waiting in the wings with more comedy. Perhaps a movie about the lives of the Poehlers could be coming up soon. Their lives certainly are interesting enough for one.

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Parks and Rec finale: What could happen in Season 7

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Last night's Parks and Rec may have felt like a series finale, but it's anything but. We have one more season ahead of us, and we expect it to be a doozy. With Leslie working just a floor above her former office, will she be able to stay out of local affairs? We have our doubts. As a matter of fact, we have some serious predictions for the final season of Parks and Recreation.

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We'll stay three years in the future

Seeing Leslie pregnant would be funny, but watching her with actual children is where the magic lives. We know what juggling diaper duty looks like. We want to see Leslie figure out how to go to a soccer game after dinner and make it to a national park opening two states over by morning. Nothing tests a marriage like kids and a crazy work situation. How will the couple handle those obstacles? We're certain they'll survive, but we want to see the struggle.

Leslie will still work for Pawnee

Speaking of struggle, we're imagining a major power struggle between Leslie and whomever ends up in her former position. The idea of her letting go is absolutely laughable. Something tells us that while she now has a desk one floor up, we'll still see Leslie scurrying around her old offices. We wouldn't even be surprised if she secretly still ran things.

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Larry takes her place

Larry is useless. We saw that in the two-part finale... and for the last six seasons. But he looks like a responsible adult. With the way Leslie likes to micromanage, what if she convinces him to run in her place... so that he can sit at his desk dropping/losing/spilling stuff all over random paperwork while she still secretly runs Pawnee. We're certain he'd find a way to flub it up, but we're also not convinced that anyone else would be dumb enough to do it.

What do you see for Parks and Rec's future final season? Tell us below.

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DWTS contestant Danica McKellar breaks a rib

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Dancing With the Stars is never an easy show to participate in. Just ask contestant Danica McKellar, who broke a rib on Thursday. She tweeted out, "So…I broke a rib in yesterday's #DWTS rehearsal. Trying my best to pull thru and could use your prayers!! #wanttokeepdancing."

Injuries are pretty common on the ballroom competition show. Earlier in the season, Billy Dee Williams withdrew due to back and arthritis issues. He made it until the third week. However, this season hasn't been too bad when it comes to injuries. Other seasons have been plagued with contestants getting hurt.

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The former Wonder Years star has been doing extremely well in the competition thus far. She's partnered with fan favorite Val Chmerkovskiy and had a remarkable breakthrough with her Beauty and the Beast-themed quickstep during Disney Week. After Monday's show, McKellar is currently in third place.

The competition only gets more difficult in the remaining four weeks, as contestants are expected to learn a team dance for next week in addition to their individual dances. It is unclear how this rib injury will affect McKellar's performance on Monday.

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In Season 14, Maria Menounos suffered from a few broken ribs, but she powered through the rest of the season despite the injury. She and partner Derek Hough wound up finishing in fourth place.

She jokingly told Extra back in 2012, "I can't believe how dangerous dancing is! I told Derek, 'I don't understand! I played ice hockey, football, basketball — when did I get so fragile?' Unfortunately the Hough's too rough!"

Here's to a speedy recovery, Danica!

PHOTOS: Will and Kate say goodbye to Australia

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Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up their tour of New Zealand and Australia with a whirlwind few days, including a romantic interlude in Uluru, taking on the DJ decks in Adelaide and honoring war veterans on Anzac Day before boarding a flight with Prince George back to the UK.

The night before their departure, the couple was feted with a cocktail reception at Government House mere hours since learning of the sudden death of the brother of the Duchess of Cornwall. They were greeted by 100 guests from the arts, business, charity, conservation and sporting fields, including Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop, footballer Harry Kewell, cricketers Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry, former pro surfer Layne Beachley, INXS rocker Kirk Pengilly and sailor Jessica Watson.

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"Reluctantly, Catherine, George and I leave Australia tomorrow," William said in a speech at a swanky cocktail party held at Government House in honor of the royal couple the night before the tour came to an end. "Thank you for the warmth and generosity that has been shown to us during our visit. We go away with wonderful memories, and George goes away with his cuddly wombat, which he has taken to chewing so lovingly. We greatly look forward to coming back. And when we do return, it will be to marvel again at all that Australia is and will yet become."

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The day of their departure, Will and Kate made sure to honor war veterans during Anzac Day ceremonies, including attending a predawn memorial in Canberra and laying posies near the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier along with a handwritten note that read, “In every second of every day, you will be remembered for your courage and your bravery. Thank you for your sacrifice and for what you have done for us. For that, I am truly grateful.”

Prince George rejoined his parents to hop on a plane back home to the UK, wearing a red sweater and red and white pinstriped shorts while his fashionable mum donned a Michael Kors navy and white tweed coat dress.

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"The tour of New Zealand and Australia has been an incredible experience for both the Duke and Duchess, and the couple really have enjoyed it immensely," a royal spokesman told press.

"We always said this would be an opportunity for the Duke to introduce both countries to the Duchess and Prince George, and the couple have been bowled over by the extraordinarily warm welcome shown to them as a family by people everywhere they went."

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Nashville’s Aubrey Peeples to star in cartoon-remake film Jem and the Holograms

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It's official! Aubrey Peeples, star of ABC's Nashville, will play the lead in the live-action Jem and the Holograms movie. Filming has already begun, meaning the movie could hit theaters later this year or in early 2015.

Fans of the 1980s cult classic will be excited to know that, while Jem is getting a makeover, her signature pink hair seems to be center stage on this project.

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Director John M. Chu (Step Up) describes the movie as "a modern-day live-action reinvention" of the cartoon series. Jem is being reimagined "for a whole new generation, with themes of being true to who you are in a multitasking, hyperlinked social media age."

Is your inner '80s fangirl squealing in excitement like ours is? Here's our top 5 reasons we can't wait to see this movie!

Meet Synergy

The original series followed the adventures of Jerrica Benton and her rock star alter ego, Jem, lead singer for the band The Holograms. Ryan Landels' screenplay has turned Jem from a successful music producer into an orphaned teenage girl who becomes an online singing sensation. Jem and her band go on a music-driven scavenger hunt in search of unlocking a final message from her father, leading to a journey about self-discovery and connection.

We're betting that message reveals secrets about the holographic computer called Synergy that Jem uses to hide her rock star persona from the day-to-day world. Will live-action Jem use the same computer to wrap herself in holographic disguise? We can't wait to see the live-action interpretation.

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The Music

Half the reason we tuned in to Jem every Saturday morning was to hear what she was singing that weekend so that we could practice belting out her new tunes to a rapt audience of Barbies and Cabbage Patch Kids assembled on our beds. With Scooter Braun (Justin Bieber's manager) attached to the project, however, we're pretty sure the new Jem and the Holograms music is going to blow the old stuff out of the water. Just don't mess with the theme song, okay, Scooter?

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Girl Power

With recent box-office hits like the Divergent and Hunger Games series taking Hollywood by storm, now is the perfect time to put more fresh female faces on the big screen in starring roles.

In addition to Aubrey Peeples playing Jem, producers have cast Stefanie Scott (No Strings Attached and Disney’s A.N.T. Farm) as Jem's sister, Kimber; Aurora Perrineau (Pretty Little Liars) as Shana; and Hayley Kiyoko (The Vampire Diaries) as blue-haired Aja.

We can’t wait to see these young women rock out!

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The Fashion

What self-respecting '80s girl didn't want a pair of flashing earrings just like Jem's? Granted, Jem's high-tech earrings were wirelessly connected to her supercomputer, Synergy, and responsible for creating her holographic rock-star attire… but that was just another reason to lust after a pair of our own.

In addition to those earrings, Jem and her band were always dressed in the wildest 1980s rock-inspired outfits — and we just know the film will lead to a resurgence of Jem and the Holograms Halloween costumes next year.

Nostalgia

What better reason to get your old Jem doll out of storage, pull out the scrunchies, and don some pink eyeshadow? Sure the producers are giving Jem and the girls an update, but that doesn't mean we can't bask in nostalgia and reminisce about a simpler time when we had nothing better to do than spend the whole day dancing through the house singing "Jem is my name, no one else is the same, Jem is my name!"

No release date has been set for Jem and the Holograms yet, but fans are encourage to follow the production at JemTheMovie.com.

Tila Tequila: "I truly feel that my baby has saved my life"

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Tila Tequila disappeared from the public eye for a few years and has reappeared as a brand-new woman. Tequila surprised everyone by announcing her pregnancy over the weekend and is now saying the baby actually saved her life.

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Tila has gone through fame and tragedy since rising to fame in the days of MySpace. In 2010, her fiancé Casey Johnson died, and she ended up in rehab in 2012.

"My side of the story has never been truly told over the past five years, as I have kept so much bottled inside of me," she told Us Weekly. "It has been quite a painful journey for me, and I never thought I was going to make it out alive. So to be able to do a total 180 and finally be blessed with my first child gets me so emotional that I can barely even handle it."

But being given a new focus on life has helped the star heal. She said, "The only difference is that now these tears I cry are of joy and no longer of sadness."

"I truly feel that my baby has saved my life, and I will do whatever it takes to give my little baby the whole entire world!" she explained. "I know I'm going to cry so much when the baby is finally born later this year."

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She also posted a similar message on her Facebook page on Friday.

"When society is starting to become over-saturated with so called, 'Bad B****es' - perhaps it's now in style just to be a 'Good Woman' — Dare to be different when everyone else is the same."

Although Tila Tequila has not confirmed, musician Thomas Paxton Whitaker has told Radar Online he is the baby daddy. But no matter what, it looks like the reality star is ready to embrace motherhood.

"I never knew such a love like this could exist, but I guess motherhood can truly change some people," she added. "I know it has definitely changed me, and I'm already thinking about having more. I just want my baby to be proud of me and to know how much I love him or her. To love someone else unconditionally is one of the best feelings in the entire world, and I hope I will have plenty more pregnancies to come."

Rumor mill says Miley Cyrus is hooking up with the Biebs' dad

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Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber hooking up? Not exactly a place we want to visit, but not really shocking news, either. But what about word that while Cyrus isn't partaking in any hanky-panky with Justin Bieber, she is getting together with his dad, Jeremy Bieber? Now that's juicy!

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The interweb is abuzz with the rumor that the "Wrecking Ball" singer has had relations with the elder Biebs. Besides the fact that Jeremy is much older than Cyrus (he's 38, she's only 21), the rumored couple would not be the holiest of unions.

Jeremy's reputation isn't exactly stellar, and it's been widely known for a while that the father has a rather violent past. A woman recently surfaced who claims that Jeremy assaulted her, roundhouse-kicking her face so hard that she was left with pieces of broken teeth in her throat. The attack occurred in 2002 and left the woman with her jaw broken in two places. It's also been speculated that Justin's downward spiral has been influenced by the behavior of his father.

And oh, what a downward spiral it's been. Justin Bieber was taken in on DUI charges in January, and he is also facing charges in Canada for allegedly assaulting a limo driver in December. His most recent snafu involves being detained by immigration officials at Los Angeles International airport just yesterday.

While the Bieber clan clearly has its issues, Cyrus hasn't really been the model of saintly behavior, either. She's been linked to everyone from Jared Leto to Kellan Lutz, but when the term "linked" is used, it doesn't necessarily indicate a relationship. According to an inside source, Lutz and Cyrus are friends who make out, but nothing more. Cyrus hasn't exhibited violence yet, however, so she's got that going for her.

Do you think there's any truth to the rumor? Did Miley have to take her behavior to a new level to keep her shock factor fresh?


Columbus Short confirms Scandal exit: A gladiator's goodbye

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The Scandal rumors about Columbus Short have turned out to be completely true! The actor, whose personal-life drama has recently thrust him into the type of headlines Olivia Pope is called to handle, has confirmed he won't be returning to the ABC hit.

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Releasing a statement Friday, as word of the Scandal shakeup hit the web, the 31-year-old hunk explained, "At this time I must confirm my exit from a show I've called home for three years, with what is the most talented ensemble in television today. I would like to first thank [Scandal creator] Shonda Rhimes for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast."

Giving a nod to his castmates and the network, Short continued, "Thank you, GLADIATORS, who have supported me throughout my entire career, and of course to ABC and Shondaland for allowing me to play such a pivotal role in the Scandal series. I have enjoyed every single minute of it."

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As for his character? Short went on to say, "Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas. I wish nothing but the best for Shonda, Kerry [Washington] and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time. For this, I will forever be grateful."

ABC's decision not to renew Short's contract comes after the actor faced a string of legal troubles, including an arrest after an alleged bar fight and accusations from his wife of domestic abuse.

Are you sad to see Columbus Short be axed from Scandal?

He's finally off the market: George Clooney is engaged!

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George Clooney has waved the white flag on his carefree swingin' single days and is finally going to tie the knot again. After years of serial monogamy with a bevy of beauties and swearing he would never marry again, the actor has finally popped the question to human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin.

A source close to the couple confirmed the news to People. "George and Amal are trying to keep things very low-key, but they also aren't really trying to hide this, it doesn't seem. I think it's like they want the people they love to know that this is real, that they plan on being together forever."

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News of the engagement leaked when Alamuddin was spotted showing off her huge sparkler to Cindy Crawford on a double date with Clooney and Rande Gerber. The couple was first spotted together in October, just months after Clooney's split from Stacy Keibler.

"This is the healthiest relationship I've ever seen George in," another source recently told Us Weekly. "He seems incredibly happy, and Amal is such a sweet and intelligent girl who has her own thoughts and ideas and doesn't just bow down to everything he says."

Prior to Alamuddin and Keibler, Clooney was linked to Lucy Liu, Kelly Preston, Celine Balitran, Elisabetta Canalis, Krista Allen, Lisa Snowdon and Sarah Larson. His first marriage, to actress Talia Balsam, ended in 1993.

So what is finally pushing the long-confirmed bachelor back to the altar? It could be that Keibler's own sudden wedding and reported pregnancy with Jared Pobre made him wake up and smell the bridal registry. It could also be that Alamuddin is independent and a highly successful woman in her own right who is passionate about many of the same causes Clooney is. As a British human rights lawyer, she is about as far removed from the models and actresses he is used to dating as one can get. Alamuddin and Clooney, who himself is active in organizations such as the Not On Our Watch Project and groups hoping to end the Darfur conflict, have lots of serious world issues to discuss at the dinner table.

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Sunday dinner: Spicy skillet chicken spaghetti

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A slight change can mean major flavor factor when it comes to spaghetti. This Sunday dinner recipe for spicy skillet chicken spaghetti owes its zestiness to Sriracha sauce and its simple prep to your average cookware.

Spicy skillet chicken spaghetti

Not only is this dish tasty and easy to make, but you'll spend less time on cleanup since everything is cooked in one pan. If you like your sauce with some sass, add more Sriracha. Not that adventurous? Go a little lighter. Either way, this spaghetti dish gets some added heat.

Spicy skillet chicken spaghetti recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, seeds and membrane removed, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 2-1/2 cups water (reserve 1/2 cup water to add as needed)
  • 3/4 pound uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
  • 20 ounces pasta sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (or other hot sauce) or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. To a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, and cook for about 4 minutes while stirring.
  2. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper to the skillet, and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the spaghetti. If you think you need more water to cover the spaghetti, add the reserved 1/2 cup.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-high, cover the skillet, and cook the spaghetti for the amount of time indicated on the package directions. The spaghetti might cook a bit faster, so check it as it cooks as well as stir it.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, add the pasta sauce, Sriracha sauce, oregano, rosemary, salt and black pepper. Stir to combine, and cook until warmed through.
  6. Turn off the heat, add the mozzarella cheese to the skillet, and mix it with the other ingredients.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

Add some spice to this dish for added tastiness.

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Totally addictive churro-inspired treats

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 Addicting churro recipes

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Churro waffles recipe

Churro waffles

These waffles are made simple by using a mix. They are coated in loads of cinnamon-sugar and ready to eat in minutes. These churro waffles make the perfect last-minute breakfast and are sure to be a hit.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2-1/2 cups Krusteaz buttermilk complete pancake mix
  • 1-1/4 cups cold water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Whipped cream and strawberries (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your waffle iron, and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium-size bowl, combine the pancake mix, water and oil. Stir until combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron, and follow the waffle iron's instructions to make 4 full-size waffles.
  4. Meanwhile, in one bowl melt the butter, and in another bowl combine the white sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Cut each waffle into the 4 segments created by the waffle iron.
  6. Dip each segment into the butter. Shake off the excess, and then dip both sides of the buttered waffle into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Shake off the excess.
  7. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries, if desired.
  8. Enjoy immediately.
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Churro poppers with caramel dipping sauce recipe

Churro poppers with a caramel dipping sauce

These churro poppers are stuffed with marshmallows that get creamy and melt as they are baked. Plenty of cinnamon and sugar cover these dough-bites, and a delicious, creamy caramel dipping sauce completes this delicious treat.

Serves 10

Ingredients:

  • 1 package buttermilk biscuits
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 30 miniature marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.
  2. Open the biscuits, and flatten each one with your hand.
  3. Dip each biscuit in the melted butter to coat both sides.
  4. Shake off the excess butter.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Dip each buttered biscuit into the sugar-and-cinnamon mixture until completely covered. Shake off the excess.
  7. Place 3 miniature marshmallows in the middle of each biscuit.
  8. Fold the biscuit around the marshmallows, and pinch to form a ball.
  9. Place the ball (seam side down) into the greased muffin tin.
  10. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until no longer doughy.
  11. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Stir until the butter is completely melted and the brown sugar is well combined. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, and continue to stir until completely combined. Add in the vanilla extract.
  12. Remove from heat. If not serving immediately, place the poppers in a resealable container and in the fridge. The sauce thickens as it cools.
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Churro milkshake recipe

Churro milkshake

This milkshake can be whipped together in minutes and is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day.

Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Torani cinnamon vanilla syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Extra cinnamon and a maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, cinnamon vanilla syrup and cinnamon.
  2. Blend until completely combined.
  3. Pour into a glass, and garnish with extra cinnamon and a maraschino cherry, if desired.
  4. Enjoy immediately.

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Gluten-free zucchini pizza crust

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Zucchini pizza crust recipe

We enjoy experimenting with fun recipes in our home, and this one has become a favorite of my family. I think almost everyone has heard of or is familiar with similar recipes using vegetables in place of flour in pizza recipes, and when I came across this one, I knew it was a must-try. If you love zucchini, this is definitely a great recipe to add to your dinner rotation. And as a parent, the best part is that kids will never even notice the crust is made from vegetables.

Zucchini pizza crust recipe

Zucchini pizza crust recipe

Inspired by closet cooking

Yields 4

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups fresh zucchini, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pepper Jack, mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup almond flour or other desired flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg

Pizza toppings, as desired

  • Extra cheese
  • Tomato sauce
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Pepperoni
  • Sausage
  • Olives
  • Peppers
  • Onions
  • Fresh herbs
  • Pineapples

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the zucchini in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook on high for 5 minutes. Allow to cool, and then place the zucchini in a colander lined with paper towels. Twist the paper towels and squeeze as much of the water from the zucchini as possible.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add the zucchini, egg, cheeses, almond flour and seasonings. Mix very well, and place on the baking sheet. Shape the mixture into the desired pizza shape, and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven.
  4. Top with desired sauce and toppings, and return the pizza to the oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Best served immediately.

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